Independent youth hostel in Scarborough on the Yorkshire Coast

Once a 17th century water mill, set on a quiet riverside, two miles north of the town and 15 minutes’ walk from Scalby Mills and the North Bay. Scarborough Youth Hostel provides quality low-cost accommodation for families, school, college, university and sports groups as well as individuals who wish to enjoy, explore, or simply unwind on the beautiful North Yorkshire coast. Two long sandy beaches, miles of rugged coastline, and one of the UK’s largest areas of forest and moorland, make Scarborough the perfect base for activity breaks with excellent walking, cycling, surfing and sailing. There is plenty for those interested in birds, wildlife, history, geology and the seashore. Scarborough regularly hosts live concerts and festivals, TT racing, surf competitions and theatre productions. Use the well equipped kitchen or enjoy a cooked breakfast in the dining room. Sole use available for large groups. School/group packages: breakfast, packed lunch & evening meals as required.

A165 two miles north of town centre, past Gulf service station, then sharp left after the brick bridge (in a car make a U-turn after the hostel and then turn right). By foot: leave the Cleveland Way at the Helmsley sign, walk to Burniston Road turn left down the hill to the hostel drive.

Public Transport:

Scarborough is served by intercity buses and trains. Take the No 9 Bus from The Railway Station (runs hourly from 7.32am to 6.32pm) or the 9A Bus from York Place (runs hourly from 6.50am to 5.50pm). Ask for the Ivanhoe pub (5 mins walk from hostel). The 115 Bus runs once a day from Queen Street (at 10am) to Ravenscar and stops at Scalby Caravan Park (10.23am) which is 10 minutes walk from the hostel. There are no buses on a Sunday.

Converted from a 17th century water mill, Scarborough Hostel is set on a quiet riverside, two miles and an easy walk north of the town. Yes, you can choose to unwind on the beautiful North Yorkshire coast with its long sandy beaches; miles of rugged coastline; and all that forest and moorland; or you can get down into the town itself.

It mixes a traditional fishing harbour, Victorian resort and vibrant modern town. There’s all the attractions that this suggests as well as a calender full of events. As I write this (July 2017), upcoming events include gigs from Madness and pop star Jess Glynne; a retro music festival full of 80s and 90s stars; the annual cricket festival and a motor sports event on the national hill climb tour.